by Katharine Kavanagh | Aug 10, 2015 | Reviews, Theatre
This is one of those shows where the ‘cabaret’ of the title is actually a frame for a piece of theatre, rather than the form of the event. All though we do get a compere and a voluptuous (at first, anyway) naked aerialist. And they’re made of foam....
by Katharine Kavanagh | Aug 7, 2015 | Circus, Editorial, Features
Whatever the weather throws at us this month, there’s something circusy out there to see us through. Shall we start with the inevitable? Edinburgh Fringe Festival. This year, producing powerhouse Underbelly has cottoned on to the major draw of circus, and have set up...
by Katharine Kavanagh | Aug 7, 2015 | Cabaret, Musical Comedy, Reviews, Theatre
Something akin to starting Glastonbury Festival with the ritual of the Healing Fields’ opening ceremony, my Edinburgh Fringe has been blessed by the cosmic energies of the shamanic rave Faun, an underground festival sensation created by Andy Black. Ushered into...
by Katharine Kavanagh | Jul 2, 2015 | Circus, Editorial, Features
As we all slowly melt in the heat, spare a thought for the circus performers sweating to bring you the best in acrobatic thrills and theatrical provocations. You can catch them all over this month, with Greenwich and Docklands International Festival continuing until...
by Katharine Kavanagh | Jun 27, 2015 | Circus, Reviews
Amongst the iconic images and immersive splendour that wait inside NoFit State‘s silver space-age big top, there is a more grown up undertone to this year’s spectacular production. In this third incarnation of Bianco, director Firenza Guidi takes her...
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